Platform 1 - Castle Howard Station, Welburn, York, North Yorkshire

Platform 1 offers unique self-catering accommodation within the former Castle Howard Station, located just outside the village of Welburn. Rich in history yet thoughtfully updated with modern comforts, this distinctive apartment provides a memorable retreat in one of North Yorkshire’s most beautiful settings.

Accommodation

Created from the station’s original public waiting room, the apartment combines striking architectural features with a chic, contemporary style. Spacious and light-filled, the rooms overlook the former railway track and sit within approximately 1.5 acres of well-fenced formal and wild gardens.

The sitting room features large arched windows with original shutters, comfortable sofas and a Samsung 43” Smart TV with Sky Digital Freeview, making it an inviting space to relax after a day of sightseeing. Across the hall, the stylish kitchen would not look out of place in a lifestyle magazine and is fully equipped for self-catering, with an electric cooking range, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, granite worktops, crockery, cutlery, glassware and cooking utensils. Guests are also welcomed with a thoughtfully prepared welcome basket on arrival.

The en-suite double bedroom is finished to a high standard and includes an anti-allergenic mattress and fine-quality bedding. Natural light fills the room through courtyard-facing windows and a Velux skylight. A separate shower room and WC are also available for guest convenience.

Outside, a private patio area with outdoor furniture provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining on warm summer days. Guests are also free to enjoy the surrounding wildlife garden, which includes a large pond and is home to frogs, butterflies and a wide variety of wild birds.

Visiting Welburn & Exploring North Yorkshire

Platform 1 is ideally located for exploring Yorkshire. Set in the Vale of York at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Howardian Hills, the apartment enjoys a superb central location. Castle Howard is just a five-minute drive away, the historic city of York is approximately 20 minutes away, and the North York Moors and coastline can be reached within 30 to 40 minutes.

Nearby attractions include:

• York Minster

• National Railway Museum, York

• Clifford’s Tower

• York City Walls

• Yorkshire Museum

Additional Information

• Rates from £800 to £1,400 per week, depending on season

• Short breaks available from Friday to Monday, priced from £400 to £600

• Maximum occupancy: 3 guests

• Children welcome by arrangement (please enquire for details)

• Pets welcome, with dogs staying free of charge

• Off-street parking

• Wi-Fi and internet access

• 4-Star Gold Visit England rating

• Zappi electric car charging point

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/north_yorkshire/12540

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The Ticket Office, Allerston, Pickering, North Yorkshire (Sleeps 1-4)

The Ticket Office offers unique self catering accommodation in Allerston. Based near Pickering in a lovely area of North Yorkshire, our former ticket office has been beautifully renovated to offer modern accommodation.

Accommodation

Our charming property is tastefully furnished and sleeps up to 4 people, great for a memorable group getaway. Underfloor heating throughout.

Inside this spacious property is a cosy lounge and dining area which offers lots of period features, plus a toasty wood burner in the original ticket office fireplace. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen that comes with a range of appliances, including a freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer.

Two bedrooms are available. Both can be set up as a super king or two twins. Each bedroom has a large walk-in shower and WC.

Outside there is a garden area, offering a great spot to unwind with a morning coffee.

Visiting Allerston & Exploring North Yorkshire

There are many things to do in the local area. Ryedale provides excellent cycling country for all ages and abilities. From ''on the flat'' in the Vale of Pickering to mountain biking in Dalby Forest, which has some of the best mountain biking trails in the country. In the local area guests can also enjoy fishing, walking and golf.

The attractive market town of Pickering, home of the North York Moors Railway, is located close by offering a range of shops, pubs and restaurants.

The North York Moors can be easily reached and offer numerous things to do including forest and woodland walks as well as breathtaking views. There are many towns, villages and stately homes located close by that guests can explore.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/North-Yorkshire/17608

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Off the Rails, Plockton, Ross-Shire, Highlands (Sleeps 1-6)

Off the Rails is a wonderful self-catering holiday cottage set above the village of Plockton in the Scottish Highlands. This holiday cottage with a difference offers a unique holiday experience that all the family will enjoy and is ideal for train enthusiasts.

Accommodation:

Built in 1887 on the famous Inverness to Kyle line, Plockton is a working but unmanned station. The station building has been tastefully refurbished preserving wonderful Victorian features and architecture but rewired with all the technology guests have come to expect, such as complimentary wireless broadband, LCD televisions, DVD players and a music system with an iPod docking station.

Our holiday accommodation is comfortable and well equipped & has been designed with your comfort in mind to ensure that your stay with us is ‘first class’. The station can accommodate up to 6 people, with parking just outside the building. We are only a few minutes from the centre of the village. Our holiday home is all at ground floor level, ideal for people with limited mobility.

'The Old Ticket Office' is now the lounge with the original pitch pine cladding on the walls, wooden floor and ceiling and an original Victorian fireplace. A basket of logs and coal is provided. The ticket hatch has been preserved as it was, and the lounge is equipped with LCD television with Freesat and DVD player. The comfy sofa converts to a double bed together with a tub chair, armchair, bean bags and footstool.

'The Ladies Waiting Room' is now a bedroom with a quality king-size bed with bedside tables, LCD television and DVD, comfortable chairs and fully fitted carpet. The former 'Gentleman’s Toilet' has been converted into a spacious luxury en suite wet room with its own sauna and cold drench shower (as well as a thermostatically controlled hot one) and underfloor heating. 'The Ladies Toilet' has been converted into a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. A pulley system is available for drying coats and jackets as it does occasionally rain in Plockton! The freezer is located in here and with the tiled floor the room is suitable for the storage of bicycles, boots and your outdoor gear!

'The Gentlemen’s Waiting Room’ is now the open-plan country kitchen and dining room. The pitch pine cladding has been retained along with the original wooden floor and ceiling, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere, reminiscent of the old days when passengers waited patiently for the train to arrive. There is a large island unit with a breakfast bar and an induction hob with an island cooker hood, oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. The original Victorian open-hearth fire will once again bring a warm glow to this old room, and a dining table and chairs make this a perfect place to unwind after a great day out! In the alcove, the shelves are lined with books and magazines, a radio and CD player, and even an iPod docking station for those who like their gadgets!

'The Station Masters Office' is now a bedroom, and to ensure comfort and warmth, a carpet has been fitted. The pine cladding has been retained on the walls and ceiling, barely changing this former bustling office, since it was built when Queen Victoria was on the throne. An original architectural feature has been utilised as a bed head for either a king-size or twin beds (zip and link), and a sumptuous mattress topper has been provided for the king-size bed. The bedroom has an LCD television with Freesat, DVD player and hairdryer. The Master's fireplace has been retained as a symbol of those great days of the past!

Visiting Plockton & Exploring Ross-shire:

Plockton is at the very centre of one of the best holiday destinations in the UK. There is something to do for all of the family, from exploring ancient ruined castles, beach-combing and watching fantastic wildlife, on the land, in the sea and in the air. Your time at Off the Rails will never be long enough, but be sure to ensure that you relax and unwind, ready to return to the bustle of the world beyond. Whether it be a gentle stroll along the shore, or the challenge of climbing one of the majestic mountains close by, you will take home memories that will last a lifetime.

For more information please visit our website:

https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Ross-Shire/10984

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